(A) In addition to the requirements found elsewhere in this chapter, any person wishing to adopt an animal under this chapter, shall agree to hold the county harmless from any and all claims related to the adoption, and shall:
(1) Pay all fees and charges due on the animal. Charges may include, but not be limited to, boarding and spay or neutering costs.
(2) Sign all required adoption documents, which shall include an adoption agreement with the following provisions:
(a) That the person adopting the animal will not sell the animal;
(b) That if the new owner no longer wants or cannot adequately care for the animal he or she will return the animal to the animal shelter; and
(c) That he or she agrees to maintain the animal in accordance with the provisions included in this chapter.
(B) All animals adopted from County Animal Services must be sterilized prior to adopter taking custody of animal unless prior approval from the animal shelter manager or Animal Services Director.
(C) An adopted animal may be exempt from this provision if the owner furnishes a statement from a licensed veterinarian that the animal, due to health reasons, could not withstand spay/neuter surgery.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017)